Ukiah developing Climate Action Plan

The Ukiah Planning Commission is holding a workshop today to let the public weigh in about the Climate Action Plan it is developing in an attempt to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.

"The plan will identify how greenhouse gas emissions can be reduced in the commercial and residential communities, and in municipal operations," city staff reports. "The city is inviting local businesses and residents to participate in an interactive workshop ... to discuss opportunities and barriers to achieving these objectives."

Public input is being sought to "ensure that (the plan) provides a feasible course of action for community-wide emissions reduction and to begin preparing the city for climate change."

According to the schedule the city provided, the workshop will begin at 6 p.m., and at 6:15 p.m. staff will give an overview of what a climate action plan is, why the city is planning for future greenhouse gas emissions, and what the city's emissions are now and where they need to be.

At 6:45 p.m., attendees will be asked for their feedback, such as:

What steps do you support the city taking to reduce the community's greenhouse gas emissions and prepare the city for climate change?

What are the challenges and barriers you see to implementing such initiatives in Ukiah?

What programs or policies would help overcome these challenges and barriers?

The workshop is scheduled from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. today, April 25, in the council chambers at 300 Seminary Avenue.

For people who cannot attend the workshop, a survey about the climate plan will be posted online beginning April 25, and will be available until May 23.

For more information about the survey, visit www.cityofukiah.com or call 463-6207.